Mahmudullah Riyad is an efficient batsman and one of the trustworthy cricketers when quick runs are required in the death overs. Riyad is regarded as a silent killer and a competent Test batsman as well. However, he was ignored by the selectors for the Test format after the Pakistan series in February 2020. Mahmudullah was recalled for a one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh won the series thanks to his career-best 150 runs in the first innings. Meanwhile, Riyad has decided to retire from Test cricket following a superb innings against Zimbabwe. In this article, we have picked Mahmudullah's best Test innings for Bangladesh. Mahmudullah’s Best Innings in Test Matches 5) Against New Zealand (1st Test, 2019) Venue: Hamilton Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 52 runs Mahmudullah: 146 (2nd innings) Mahmudullah Riyad produced a counter-attacking 146-run knock in the second innings on a bouncy track against a deadly New Zealand pace attack. When all of Bangladesh's batsmen failed to adapt to the Kiwis' blistering pace attack, Mahmudullah and Soumya came out strong and put up a 235-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Though Bangladesh lost the match by an innings and 52 runs. READ: Mushfiqur to miss remainder of Zimbabwe series 4) Against West Indies (2nd Test, 2018) Venue: Dhaka Result: Bangladesh won by an innings and 184 runs Mahmudullah: 136 (1st innings) Bangladesh won by an innings and 184 runs, making the game a one-sided affair. Bangladesh scored 508 runs in the first innings, owing to a crucial 136-run innings by Mahmudullah Riyad. He was accompanied by Shakib and Liton on his way to hundred. Riyad produced a really great knock. Miraz was named man of the match after taking 12 wickets in the match. Read  BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings 3) Against Zimbabwe (2nd Test, 2014) Venue: Khulna Result: Bangladesh won by 162 runs   Mahmudullah: 56 & 71 Mahmudullah played two solid innings in the 2014 bilateral Test series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. In particular, his 71-run knock in the second innings was important to the match's outcome. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 248/9d after gaining a 313-run lead. Bangladesh went onto win the match by 162 runs. Read  Mominul “not well-informed” about Mahmudullah’s retirement 2) Against Zimbabwe (2nd Test, 2018) Venue: Dhaka Result: Bangladesh won by 218 runs  Mahmudullah: 101* (2nd innings) Zimbabwe scored 304 runs in their first innings in response to Bangladesh's mammoth 522-run total. Bangladesh required quick runs in the second innings to get a commanding lead. Mahmudullah rose to the occasion and played an aggressive 101*-run knock to set Zimbabwe a 443-run target. Zimbabwe ultimately crumbled and was defeated by 218 runs. READ: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2021: ODI Series Preview 1) Against Zimbabwe (Only Test, 2021) Venue: Harare Result: Bangladesh won by 220 runs  Mahmudullah: 150* (1st innings) Mahmudullah Riyad stunned everyone with a brilliant 150*-run knock in the first innings of the only Test against Zimbabwe after returning to Test cricket. He also recorded a 191-run partnership with pacer Taskin Ahmed on the ninth wicket. Bangladesh were all out for 468 runs in the first innings and were in an excellent position. Bangladesh won the match by 220 runs in the end. READ: Mushfiq to play T20Is in Zimbabwe Bottom Line Mahmudullah Riyad showed once again that he is one of the most effective Test batsmen for Bangladesh after a magnificent performance against Zimbabwe in the last Test. Moreover, analyzing Mahmudullah's best Test innings for Bangladesh highlights his importance as a player for the Test setup. That's why his decision to retire from Test cricket is terrible news for Bangladesh cricket. 

Bangladesh have played 105 international matches against Zimbabwe in the last three decades, including 75 ODIs, 17 Tests, and 13 T20Is. Bangladesh's most international victories (63) have also come against Zimbabwe, including 47 ODIs, 9 T20Is, and 7 Tests. Over the years, we've seen some spectacular encounters between these two countries, and a few of them are worth mentioning. Bangladesh have steadily evolved as a cricketing nation, and they currently hold the dominant position over Zimbabwe. According to recent statistics, they haven't lost a bilateral series against Zimbabwe since 2014. This article highlights the five most memorable matches between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Bangladesh's Five Memorable Victories Against Zimbabwe There have been a number of exciting cricket matches between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, but picking the best games is always difficult. We've made a list of the five most memorable matches between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.  1) 1-Match T20I Series (2006) Venue: Khulna Result: Bangladesh won by 43 runs It was Bangladesh's first-ever T20I match, which thankfully they had won by 43 runs against Zimbabwe. In that perspective, this match was significant in Bangladesh's cricket history because it is the only format in which they win the very first match. MashrafeMortaza played really well in this match. He not only took a key wicket to help defend a decent 166-run total but also played an important 36-run knock with the bat. Left-arm spinner AbdurRazzak had a fantastic game as well, taking three wickets for 17 runs. Read:Toppers of the DPL T20 2021 2) 3rd ODI of the Series (2020) Venue:Sylhet Result: Bangladesh won by 123 runs (D/L Method) This match was significant for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it was veteran MahsrafeMortaza's final international match as both captain and player. So, it was an emotional day for both Bangladesh cricket fans and players. We also saw two magnificent innings from the country's best opener Tamim Iqbal, and the elegant Liton Das in this match.The pair had a record-breaking 292-run first-wicket partnership, allowing Bangladesh to defend a huge 322-run total. Tamim stayed undefeated with 128* runs, and Liton played the highest ODI innings (176) for Bangladesh. Team tigers eventually won the contest by 123 runs (D/L Method) and the series 3-0. Read:England Clinch Series Against Sri Lanka; Windies Stun South Africa in the First T20I 3) 3rd ODI of the Series (2004) Venue: Harare Result: Bangladesh won by 8 runs  Bangladesh's first international victory came against Zimbabwe in an ODI series away from home in 2004. It was the third match of a five-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. The first two matches were called off due to inclement weather. Despite being the favorite, Zimbabwe lost the match by 8 runs due to a fantastic team effort by the Bangladeshi players. Bangladesh scored 238/7 in their innings, thanks to skipper Habibul Bashar (61), RajinSaleh (57), and Mohammad Ashraful's 51 off 32 balls knock. Later, Tareq Aziz (3), Mushfiqur Rahman (2), and Mohammad Rafiq (2) bowled brilliantly, restricting Zimbabwe to 230/9 in 50 overs. Bangladesh took a lead in a bilateral series for the first time in their cricket history. Read BAN vs ZIM 2021: Significant Test and T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe 4) 1st Test of the Series (2014) Venue: Mirpur Result: Bangladesh won by 3 wickets It was one of Bangladesh's most closely contested Test matches, which they finally won by three wickets. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe played the first of a three-match Test series at the SBNCS, Mirpur. The match lasted just three days because the surface was strongly suited for spinners and batters had a difficult time dealing with the variations of slower bowlers. Zimbabwe batted first and scored 240 runs, while Bangladesh earned a 14-run lead after being bowled out for 254 in their first innings. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 114 after setting Bangladesh a 101-run target. Bangladesh had to fight really hard to get those runs, and they eventually reached the target after losing seven wickets. For Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan picked 6 wickets in the first innings, while Taijul Islam bagged 8 wickets in the second innings. Read:Bangladesh’s Test, ODI, T20 Squads Analysis for BAN vs ZIM Series 2021 5) 1st Test of the series (2005) Venue: Chattogram Result: Bangladesh won by 226 runs Bangladesh’s first-ever Test victory came against Zimbabwe back in 2005 at the MA Aziz Stadium, Chattogram. So, it was one of the most historic moments in Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh batted first and scored 488 runs, while in reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 312. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 204/9d, setting a 381-run target for Zimbabwe. But Zimbabwe were bundled out for only 154 after chasing a huge total. Bangladesh eventually registered their first-ever Test victory by 226 runs. Mohammad Rafique took 5 wickets in the first innings while EnamulHaque took 6 wickets in the second for Bangladesh. Read BAN vs AUS: How Ashraful, Shakib shocked Australia Bottom Line The aforementioned matches between these two Test-playing nations are some of the finest in all formats to date, and they have earned a place among the five most memorable matches between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. We hope that the players from both sides will put up even better performances in the forthcoming bilateral series, and we'll be able to witness even more unforgettable matches between these two sides. Read BAN vs. ZIM 2021: Individual Milestones expected to Reach